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about 350 surgeries each year, about 140 of which are robotic in nature. “The reason I like it is because I can do more advanced surgery with laparoscopic surgery,” said Vaughn. “It’s safer for patients, I’m faster and it’s easier. It makes it easier to do more fine movements and more complex surgeries. Patients generally have fewer complications and less pain associated with smaller incisions.” “It’s also fun,” continued Vaughn. “It’s like driving a Ford Taurus or a Ferrari. I’d take the Ferrari every time.” Robotic surgery involves using a console to control robotic arms linked to surgical tools in an operating room. The small incisions help make the surgery minimally invasive. “The abdomen is inflatable, and you can operate inside an inflated abdomen,” said Vaughn. “We put air inside the abdomen cavity and inflate it so we have space to work. It’s like having mini wrists inside the abdomen. Robotic surgery
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